The United Nations Security Council onMarch 7, 2013, adopted a resolution condemning the nuclear test carried out byNorth Koreaon 12 February and imposing further sanctions against the country.

Federal Foreign Minister Westerwelle issued the following statement:

“Germanywelcomes the significant tightening of the international sanctions againstNorth Korea. In stepping up sanctions, the Security Council is making the right response toPyongyang’s recent missile and nuclear test and the policy of nuclear blackmail it represents. It must be made clear to the regime inPyongyangthat wilful provocations, the deliberate destabilization of the region and disregard for the United Nations are irresponsible and endanger peace. We will not tolerate a breach of international law.“

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